{
  "id": 12436082,
  "title": "Samsung’s Z Fold 8 is hundreds off ahead of iPhone Duo launch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/samsungs-z-fold-8-is-hundreds-off-ahead-of-iphone-duo-launch",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1005524/samsung-z-fold-8-ultra-foldable-prime-day-deal-sale"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the iPhone Duo nears its release, Samsung's Z Fold 8 is already offering significant discounts ahead of the competition. The passport-style Z Fold 8, which is the closest Android equivalent to Apple's rumored dual-screen phone, is now available for $1,549.99 on Amazon, a $100 reduction from its original price of $1,899.99. Best Buy is offering the same discount at $1,549.99. The Z Fold 8 Ultra, featuring superior camera capabilities, is now starting at $1,699.99, down from the previous best price of $2,099.99, marking a $150 reduction. Samsung's flagship foldable remains the most refined option on the market, with its compact size and 4:3 aspect ratio inner screen making it ideal for reading and watching content. The Z Fold 8 Ultra is an enhanced version of the Z Fold 7, boasting improved displays, cameras, chipset, and an almost imperceptible crease.",
  "summary": "I don’t suppose there are many iPhone users who might be tempted by the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 now that the iPhone Duo is both real and coming very soon. But if you’ll entertain a great deal, there are big discounts happening for both the passport-style Z Fold 8 and the slimmer, taller Z […]",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Googlebook’s Android-integrated features won’t work with Samsung phones at launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/googlebooks-android-integrated-features-wont-work-with-samsung-phones",
        "published": "2026-10-06T14:15:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ars Technica",
        "title": "Googlebook \"Better Together\" phone features don't work with Samsung at launch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/googlebook-better-together-phone-features-dont-work-with-samsung-at",
        "published": "2026-10-06T16:15:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}